emboldened

Example Sentences

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But this time, many of the most prominent conservative commentators felt emboldened enough to openly criticize the administration’s actions.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"But this never deterred me, instead, it emboldened me to continue the struggle."

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

A Church of Ireland minister has said she hopes churches "feel emboldened to counteract racism whenever they see it".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Mr. Pinsker attaches much importance to that effort, noting that it emboldened military enforcement of emancipation and Congressional support for black recruitment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

When they reached the ranch, the peasants, emboldened by the support they had received from the press, refused to let them in, demanding a court order.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende